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by bethanysnails

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We have a Linksys router in our office and although my laptop will connect, it will not allow any websites to load, it says " finding site, then switches me to an AOLsearch site but that never comes up either. Are there some settings that need changed or checked? I have Windows XP. Thanks in advance!

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by bethanysnails

Everyone else can connect and surf the internet....my computer is the only one that will not bring up sites.

by bethanysnails

Everyone else can connect and surf the internet....my computer is the only one that will not bring up sites.

by bfilmfan

Is the router giving out IP addresses?

If so, is your system set to use DHCP assigned IP addresses?

Configure TCP/IP.
Click the Start button, and select Control Panel.
Click the Network and Internet Connections link.
Click the Network Connections link.
Right-click your local area connection, and select Properties.
Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
Click the Properties button.
Select the Obtain an IP Address Automatically option.
Select the Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically option.
Click the Advanced button.
Select the WINS tab.
Select the Default: Use NetBIOS Setting from the DHCP Server.... option.
Click OK.
In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, click OK.
Click the Close button.
Restart your computer.

by w2ktechman

If your system connects to it, is it grabbing an IP? If so, check your browser settings. Usually, unchecking everything is what is needed.

by syphersoul(sp)

Connect to the router grab the ip address default gateway being that the router's ip address, subnet mask and manually configure your computer.
Open Net. connections click on local area connection next select properties, select tcp/ip and enter informtion follow example below
ex. 192.168.0.3
ex.255.255.255.0 for subnet mask
ex.192.168.0.1 for default gateway
dns server address 192.168.0.1
save on the information should me manually configured

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